Mrs. Harriet L. Blake, aged 70, after a good and holy life, died at her home, near Meyersdale, Pa., on November 30, 1910.

She was born in Somerset County, Pa and in her younger days did not profess any faith in particular but was baptized at about the age of 18 year

She was later confirmed by Cardinal Gibbons, then Bishop, at Frostburg, Md. Since that time, she has never wavered from the faith she selected to guide her through her life and died with it growing stronger as life slipped on toward eternity. The end came very suddenly and unexpectedly and she passed away peacefully leaving to mourn the loss of a good, faithful, and devoted wife and mother, her husband John Blake to who she was married for 32 years, and two sons, Joseph, of Mt. Savage, Md. and William H. of Homestead.

The funeral was held in West Salisbury on Saturday, December 3, 1910 from St. Michael's church, the pastor, Rev. J.J. Brady, officiating. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace.

Mrs. Harriet L. Blake, aged 70, after a good and holy life, died at her home, near Meyersdale, Pa., on November 30, 1910. She was born in Somerset County, Pa and in her younger days did not profess any faith in particular but was baptized at about the age of 18 years. She was later confirmed by Cardinal Gibbons, then Bishop, at Frostburg, Md. Since that time, she has never wavered from the faith she selected to guide her through her life and died with it growing stronger as life slipped on toward eternity. The end came very suddenly and unexpectedly and she passed away peacefully leaving to mourn the loss of a good, faithful, and devoted wife and mother, her husband John Blake to who she was married for 32 years, and two sons, Joseph, of Mt. Savage, Md. and William H. of Homestead. The funeral was held in West Salisbury on Saturday, December 3, 1910 from St. Michael's church, the pastor, Rev. J.J. Brady, officiating. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace.

Joseph P. Blake, father of Sister Mary Gabriel of the School Sisters of Notre Dame at Saint Mary's Convent, Hagerstown, Md. died at his home here last Friday. Mr. Blake, who was 63 years of age, was born in Meyersdale, Pa., and was a son of John and Harriett McKenzie Blake. He received his early education in the public schools of Meyersdale and was a graduate of the Meyersdale High School and of Somerset County State Normal College. For years he taught school in both Maryland and
Pennsylvania. He afterward became a bookkeeper and certified public accountant. Later, he conducted a grocery business at Mt. Savage, from which he was forced to retire several years ago on account of failing health. As a teacher, accountant, and business man, Mr. Blake possessed a brilliant, well-trained mind and his early life was full of achievement of great promise, but, unfortunately, illness cut short his career and left him a semi-invalid for a number of years. He was a devout member of Saint Patrick's parish and was a member of the Holy Name Society and of Council No. 1058, Knights of Columbus.

One of His Daughters is Sister Gabrietl of Notre Dame Order
Mt. Savage, Md. March 16 -
Joseph P. Blake, father of Sister Mary Gabriel of the School Sisters of Notre Dame at Saint Mary's Convent, Hagerstown, Md. died at his home here last Friday. Mr. Blake, who was 63 years of age, was born in Meyersdale, Pa., and was a son of John and Harriett McKenzie Blake. He received his early education in the public schools of Meyersdale and was a graduate of the Meyersdale High School and of Somerset County State Normal College. For years he taught school in both Maryland and Pennsylvania. He afterward became a bookkeeper and certified public accountant. Later, he conducted a grocery business at Mt. Savage, from which he was forced to retire several years ago on account of failing health. As a teacher, accountant, and business man, Mr. Blake possessed a brilliant, well-trained mind and his early life was full of achievement of great promise, but, unfortunately, illness cut short his career and left him a semi-invalid for a number of years. He was a devout member of Saint Patrick's parish and was a member of the Holy Name Society and of Council No. 1058, Knights of Columbus.

Letter from Mary Margaret Breig (Sister Regina Clare (1899-1984) to her sister, Regina K. Breig (1907-1976) 12/17/
1974: "Edward Blake is Aunt Harriet's grandson, I imagine. She had two boys - Joe who married and had a flock of red headed kids and was manager of the Celanese plant in Cumberland. When I used to visit Aunt Harriet on her farm outside Meyersdale, the Blake kids would be there too."

HISTORY OF ALLEGANY COUNTY, MARYLAND
By James W. Thomas and Judge T.J.C. Williams
Baltimore: Regional Publishing Co., 1969; originally published 1923; vol 2: 737-738

JOSEPH P. BLAKE, a prosperous merchant at Mount Savage, has made his way to independence by perseverance and honorable effort, and is much esteemed by his fellow citizens of all classes in the community. Mr. Blake removed to Mount Savage more than thirty years ago from Somerset County, Pennsylvania, where he was born, near Meyersdale, August 24, 1875, son of John and Harriet (McKenzie) Blake. John Blake, the father, was a native of Donegal, Ireland, born in 1843, and has been in the country since 1870. Soon after his arrival here, he married Harriet McKenzie, daughter of Joseph McKenzie and granddaughter of Owen McKenzie, and through her the Blakes are also related to the Hostettlers of Pennsylvania, and old family of that State. John Blake was a farmer and miner for many years, and over eleven years ago came to Mount Savage, Allegany County, Maryland, where he died April 12, 1922. He had but two sons, William H. and Joseph P., the former now residing in Cumberland, Maryland. Joseph P. Blake grew to manhood in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, where he obtained a common school education. His early practical experience was in the line of farming and mining, which he continued to follow until his removal to Mount Savage, when twenty-two years old, since he had been engaged in mercantile and clerical work. For ten years he was employed in the store of Henry Mullaney, and afterward for several years acted as chief manifest clerk for the Union Mining Company of Mount Savage, embarking in 1914 in the general merchandising business at his present stand. Mr. Blake has gone ahead on his own initiative, and by dint of steady industry commanded the respect of all
who know him because his diligence and commendable habits. In addition to his store, he has an interest in the Hamilton Brick & Tile Company and mines at Barreliville, Allegany County, being secretary of that company.. In 1898 Mr. Blake married Miss Margaret Burkey, daughter of August Burkey, a farmer near Cumberland, Maryland, and ten children were born to them, namely: Agnes M., Edward J., Clara M., Raymond A., Mary, Bernadette, Aloysius, Thomas (deceased), and two that died in childhood, and Dorothy. They are Catholics in religion, Mr. Blake holding membership in St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Mount Savage and in the Knights of Columbus. He is independent in political affairs.

Mr. and Mrs. William Blake of Cumberland motored here Saturday where they were joined by Mrs. Mary McKenzie and her sister, Miss Margaret Weber and then proceeded to Vandergrift to visit their relatives to visit their relatives, Mr. and Mrs. George Breig and family. Returning Sunday they stopped at Greensburg for a visit with Sister Regina Clare, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Breig, and Sister Mary, both belonging to Charity Order and for the summer located at Seton Hill.

The last testament of William H. Blake, 73-year-old president of the Queen City Electric Company, whod died April 2, was one of three wills probated Tuesday in Allegany County Orphans Court. Matthew J. Mullaney, local attorney, qualified as executor under a $5000 bond. Mrs. Eleanor Blake, the widow, who resides in LaVale, was left two-thirds of her husbands stock in Queen City Electric Company. The other one-third of the stock was bequeated equally to four employes, J. Aloysius Blake, Philip T. Christ,
John Edward Blake, and Edward Jackson. These four men and any other employes of the company with at least five years services were given the right to purchase shares of Mrs. Blake's stock.
All the rest of the estate was left to Mrs. Blake under terms of the will dated January 11, 1958.
CUMBERLAND EVENING TIMES 23 APRIL 1959

. Obituary.

"!Mrs. H.L. Blake 1910

Mrs. Harriet L. Blake, aged 70, after a good and holy life, died at her home, near Meyersdale, Pa., on November 30, 1910. She was born in Somerset County, Pa and in her younger days did not profess any faith in particular but was baptized at about the age of 18 years. She was later confirmed by Cardinal Gibbons, then Bishop, at Frostburg, Md. Since that time, she has never wavered from the faith she selected to guide her through her life and died with it growing stronger as life slipped on toward eternity. The end came very suddenly and unexpectedly and she passed away peacefully leaving to mourn the loss of a good, faithful, and devoted wife and mother, her husband John Blake to who she was married for 32 years, and two sons, Joseph, of Mt. Savage, Md. and William H. of Homestead. The funeral was held in West Salisbury on Saturday, December 3, 1910 from St. Michael's church, the pastor, Rev. J.J. Brady, officiating. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace."

Joseph P. Blake, father of Sister Mary Gabriel of the School Sisters of Notre Dame at Saint Mary's Convent, Hagerstown, Md. died at his home here last Friday. Mr. Blake, who was 63 years of age, was born in Meyersdale, Pa., and was a son of John and Harriett McKenzie Blake. He received his early education in the public schools of Meyersdale and was a graduate of the Meyersdale High School and of Somerset County State Normal College. For years he taught school in both Maryland and
Pennsylvania. He afterward became a bookkeeper and certified public accountant. Later, he conducted a grocery business at Mt. Savage, from which he was forced to retire several years ago on account of failing health. As a teacher, accountant, and business man, Mr. Blake possessed a brilliant, well-trained mind and his early life was full of achievement of great promise, but, unfortunately, illness cut short his career and left him a semi-invalid for a number of years. He was a devout member of Saint Patrick's parish and was a member of the Holy Name Society and of Council No. 1058, Knights of Columbus.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Margaret Burkey Blake, and the following children, Sister Mary Gabriel, Hagerstown, Md. Raymond Blake, Chicago Illinois, Edward Blake and Mrs. Thomas Boyle, Cumberland, Maryland; Mrs. Richard Mullaney, Trafford, PA; Mrs. George Deffenbaugh, Mt. Savage, Md. and Aloysius and Dorothy at home. A brother, William H. Blake of Cumberland Md. and six grandchildren also survive. Mr. Blake was buried from Saint Patrick's Church, Mt. Savage last Tuesday morning with a Solemn High Mass, the Rev. Francis J. Egan, pastor was celebrant; the Rev. Francis Montgomery of Saint Michael's Church, Frostburg, Md., deacon, and the Rev. Simon Kenney of Saint Mary's Church, Hagerstown, Md. was sub-deacon. Burial was in Saint Patrick Cemetery."

"BLAKE SERVICES. A solemn high requiem mass for William H. Blake, 73, of LaVale, who died yesterday in Sacred Heart Hospital, will be celebrated Monday at 9 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, with Rev. Arthur W. Bastress, assistant pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Pittsburgh, where additional graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Born in Meyersdale, Pa., he was a son of the later John and Harriett (McKenzie) Blake. The body is at the Stein Funeral Home, where St. Patrick's Holy Name Society and Sumberland Council 586, Knight of Columbus will recite the rosary Sunday at 8 p.m. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow and Sunday.